Prominent composers of this genre of music included James Scott and Tom Turpin. This kind of music inspired Claude Debussy to compose "Golliwog's Cakewalk," and usually consists of a march rhythm and 
Prominent composers of this genre of music included James Scott and Tom Turpin. This kind of music inspired Claude Debussy to compose "Golliwog's Cakewalk," and usually consists of a march rhythm and a syncopated melody. The "king" of this type of music wrote such pieces as "The Cascades," "Heliotrope Bouquet," and "The Entertainer." For 10 points, name this precursor to jazz, which was popularized by Scott Joplin.
Prominent composers of this genre of music included James Scott and Tom Turpin.
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